Rip off

Pronunciation: /ˈrɪˌpɔːf/

Rip off (verb)

  1. To take money from someone in an unfair way, often by tricking them or charging too much.
  2. To use someone else’s work or ideas without permission, especially in a way that is meant to look original.
  3. To pull something off quickly and roughly, causing it to tear or break.

Examples

  • The shop ripped off customers with unfair prices.
  • They ripped off the public by taking extra fees.